3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Peru
Peru: 3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women was 34 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
34
Change on year
up 11.1%
World rank
94th
of 189 countries
All-time high
66.71
in 2003
All-time low
30.61
in 2020
Years of data
6
2003–2021
3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Peru, 2003–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2021, 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Peru stood at 34.
The figure is up 11.1% on the previous year and down 25.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Peru peaked at 66.71 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 30.61, in 2020.
Peru ranks 94th of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 66.71 | — |
| 2017 | 45.34 | -32.0% |
| 2018 | 42.67 | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 45.94 | +7.7% |
| 2020 | 30.61 | -33.4% |
| 2021 | 34 | +11.1% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 34 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33, 1.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Peru's 34 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 49, 69% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66.71 | 66.71 | 66.71 | 1 |
| 2010s | 44.65 | 42.67 | 45.94 | 3 |
| 2020s | 32.3 | 30.61 | 34 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 92 Philippines 35 compare
- 92 Romania 35 compare
- 94 Palau 34 compare
- 94 Uzbekistan 34 compare
- 97 Antigua and Barbuda 33 compare
- 97 Micronesia (country) 33 compare
- 97 Kyrgyzstan 33 compare
More health data for Peru
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5045 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 782 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3081 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.038 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.302 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0394 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Peru?
- 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in Peru was 34 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 66.71 in 2003.
- What is the lowest 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.61 in 2020.
- How does Peru rank for 3.7.2 adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women?
- Peru ranks 94th out of 189 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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